Dr Peter Ko

Gastroenterologist | MBBS (Hons.), FRACP
AHPRA: MED0002496300

Dr Peter Ko is a specialist gastroenterologist with an interest in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He works as a senior staff specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Peter graduated from medical school in 2007 and completed his specialty training in South Korea. During this time, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in internal medicine.

Peter has been working as a consultant gastroenterologist since 2013 and achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2019. Dr Ko moved from South Korea to New Zealand in 2018, before settling in Brisbane in 2021.

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Privately Insured No-Gap Services

Dr Ko offers no-gap specialist services to help ensure care remains high-quality, accessible and affordable. Patients with eligible private health insurance can have their procedure covered with no out-of-pocket costs, apart from any insurer-required excess or co-payment.

Please be aware that Anaesthetist fees may attract a separate fee.

Dr Ko’s Services

Dr Ko enjoys providing comprehensive, high-quality care to patients at Westside Private Hospital.

Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
The most common diagnostic and screening tool for bowel cancer and gastrointestinal issues.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
Minimally invasive procedure to view and treat conditions of the digestive tract without major surgery.
Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy
Examination of the upper digestive tract to diagnose conditions like reflux, ulcers, coeliac disease and more.
Polypectomy
Polypectomy
For the removal of polyps during a colonoscopy to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
A shorter form of colonoscopy that focuses on the rectum and lower colon.
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Book a colonoscopy and gastroscopy without the need for an initial consultation (where clinically appropriate).
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Expert care for digestive health including consultation, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening and treatment of bowel disorders—all performed in state-of-the-art hospitals.
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening
Comprehensive colonoscopy care to accurately screen for the presence of bowel cancer, and other abnormalities.

Qualifications

  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Division, Australia, 2019
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Eulji University, Korea, Republic of, 2007
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